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Yves Bissouma joins Ajax on one-year contract after Tottenham exit

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Midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal after leaving Tottenham Hotspur. The move gives the Mali international a chance to revive his career in the Eredivisie, having struggled for consistent minutes at Spurs. Ajax add experience and physicality in central midfield as they look to compete domestically and in European competition this season.

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Bissouma's switch to Ajax is a pragmatic landing spot for a player whose stock has dipped since his move from Brighton to Tottenham. A one-year deal keeps the pressure on both sides to perform, with Ajax gaining a proven Premier League-calibre midfielder at minimal cost and Bissouma getting a platform to reset. The move reflects both Spurs' squad clear-out and Ajax's habit of offering shelter to high-profile players seeking a fresh start.

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